Shift Mechanical Engineer

Equans is looking for a Shift Mechanical Engineer to join our team working on our contract with Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

This is a full-time role working 40.25 hours per week.

This is based on a shift rota working 2 days on (7am-7pm) then 2 nights on (7pm-7am) then 4 days off.

On offer is a competitive salary, plus a shift allowance and benefits package.

Work on the following but not limited to; ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems

Undertake a proactive role in responding to reactive jobs to complete diagnostic, fault finding and repair to complex mechanical systems in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance

Respond to BMS alerts and phone calls during night shift, acting as the initial point of contact.

Assess the nature of the issue, allocate the task to the appropriate team member, and complete the necessary documentation.

Ensure all records are handed over to the Helpdesk team at the start of their shift to support effective service continuity

Obtain Competent Person status following training and instruction for systems such as specialist ventilation system, complex water systems and medical gas installations

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks to services across site on various aspects of the building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training

On offer is a competitive salary, plus a shift allowance and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per year Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
  
  Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme Access to our growing employee networks
  24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• City and Guilds/NVQ levels 2 and 3 Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level
• Previously worked within a maintenance environment
• Good knowledge and understand of a range of complex mechanical systems including but not limited to ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems
• This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services.

Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024.

Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we're committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence

• empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day.

Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements.

A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us. As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses Staff Vetting, our…